Tony the Tramp; Or, Right is Might by Jr. Horatio Alger

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Author Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Title Tony the Tramp; Or, Right is Might
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Summary "Tony the Tramp; Or, Right is Might" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on a young boy named Tony, who finds himself living as a tramp under the influence of an unscrupulous adult named Rudolph. Throughout the early chapters, Tony expresses his desire for a more stable and respectable life, in stark contrast to Rudolph’s life of petty crime and vagabondage. The opening of the book introduces Tony and Rudolph as they struggle with their life on the road. Tony is visibly weary and dissatisfied with their transient lifestyle, yearning for a home and honest work. As the story progresses, we learn that their relationship is strained due to differing aspirations: while Rudolph embraces the freedom of a lower-class lifestyle, Tony wishes to break free from it. This theme of aspiration versus circumstance is highlighted when Rudolph tries to lead Tony into a life of crime, prompting the boy to grapple with his sense of right and wrong amidst external pressures. The tension between their characters sets the stage for a story that explores morality, resilience, and the quest for a better future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Tramps -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Runaway teenagers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Street life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 56730
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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